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5.12 AV OPEN BURNING 5.12.320 City may be more restrictive than state law. The council is authorized to impose, and has imposed in this article, additional restrictions on open burning within its limits beyond those contained in Minn. Stat. ch. 88, as it may be amended from time to time. 5.12.330 Adoption By Reference The ambient air ouality standards, air pollution control regulations of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), and the Open Burning Restrictions and Permitting Regulations of the state department of natural resources (DNR) are adopted by reference, and have the same force and effect as if they were reproduced in their entiret 5.12.340 Purpose. The purpose of this article is to regulate open burning within the Citv of Lake Elmo, to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Through passage of this article, the designated fire official is hereby authorized to adopt and impose burning restrictions to aid in the prevention of wildfire and to consult with the department of natural resources (DNR), division of forestry to develop anv restrictions or other criteria. 5.12.350 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning; Fire code o f eial means the city's fire chief or their authorized representative. Open burning means the burning of any matter if the resulting combustion products are emitted directly into the atmosphere without passing through a stack, duct or chimney, except a recreational or camp fire as defined herein. Mobile cooking devices such as charcoal grills, wood smokers, manufactured hibachis, and propane or natural gas devices are not considered open burning devices.